Welder / Co-Op
Orange, MA
Internship
Student (College)
At Rodney Hunt, we are problem-solvers, focused on a common purpose: solving flow control challenges of the water & wastewater industry. As a global technology and engineering leader, we provide solutions for customers in industrial and municipal markets.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a motivated Welder Co-op to join our fabrication team in Orange, Massachusetts. This hands-on opportunity is ideal for students, early in their career pursuing technical education in welding or metal fabrication. As a Co-op, you’ll gain real-world experience welding gates, frames, and structural components used in water control systems. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals and learn to weld a variety of materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, and cast iron, all while developing your skills in blueprint reading, fabrication, and safety practices. This role is designed to support your growth while contributing meaningfully to our production goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Equal Opportunity Employer
Rodney Hunt Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a motivated Welder Co-op to join our fabrication team in Orange, Massachusetts. This hands-on opportunity is ideal for students, early in their career pursuing technical education in welding or metal fabrication. As a Co-op, you’ll gain real-world experience welding gates, frames, and structural components used in water control systems. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals and learn to weld a variety of materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, and cast iron, all while developing your skills in blueprint reading, fabrication, and safety practices. This role is designed to support your growth while contributing meaningfully to our production goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with MIG, TIG, and Stick welding on stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, and cast-iron components under supervision.
- Learn to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
- Support fabrication of gate structures and assemblies according to technical specifications.
- Prepare metal parts for welding by grinding, cutting, and cleaning.
- Participate in inspection of welds for quality and dimensional accuracy.
- Use measuring tools (tape measure, calipers, squares) to verify part dimensions.
- Perform basic weld repairs under guidance.
- Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment safely.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area following 5S and safety standards.
- Follow company safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE.
- Assist with material handling and movement of large assemblies using cranes or forklifts.
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Must be enrolled in a technical school, trade program, or college with a focus on welding, metal fabrication, or similar field.
- Basic knowledge of MIG and Stick welding; TIG experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with welding safety practices and PPE usage.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a physically active environment.
- Strong interest in learning industrial welding and fabrication techniques.
- Prior hands-on experience in a shop or fabrication setting (school projects or internships).
- Exposure to blueprint reading and welding symbols.
- Interest in water control systems or heavy steel fabrication.
- Willingness to learn rigging and crane operation.
- Regular exposure to welding fumes, sparks, and hot materials.
- Required to stand, bend, and lift for extended periods.
- Rotating schedule, working on a part-time basis
- Work is performed indoors in a shop environment; it may involve occasional outdoor tasks.
- You must wear PPE including a welding helmet, gloves, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Rodney Hunt Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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